XK Remote Top demo video !
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It will be going out to several Beta testers over the next few days. I expect, if all goes well, it will be generally available in February.
Because of limited initial quantities, I will be contacting customers directly who expressed an early interest, or on the waiting list before it goes on sale publicly on my site.
All my standard products are warranted for one year and I guarantee successful installation or your money back. If you search for threads for the Remote Top and RealGauge on the '96-'06 XK8/R and XJ X308 forums you will see I have a solid reputation for customer satisfaction.
Because of limited initial quantities, I will be contacting customers directly who expressed an early interest, or on the waiting list before it goes on sale publicly on my site.
All my standard products are warranted for one year and I guarantee successful installation or your money back. If you search for threads for the Remote Top and RealGauge on the '96-'06 XK8/R and XJ X308 forums you will see I have a solid reputation for customer satisfaction.
I will go for the top of the line setup ...remote PLUS rear window control/module-ALL IN ONE.
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Las Cruces, NM USA
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I installed a similar module on my Infiniti G37 called smart top. It worked great. The feature I liked the most was the ability to open and close the top while driving below 40km/hr. If I had a convertible I would definitely get one. I'll probably get a smart top for my new Mercedes roadster in the spring.
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No, if you post here or PM me there is no need to also go to my website (provided you have PMs enabled through the forum so I can contact you).
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I installed a similar module on my Infiniti G37 called smart top. It worked great. The feature I liked the most was the ability to open and close the top while driving below 40km/hr. If I had a convertible I would definitely get one. I'll probably get a smart top for my new Mercedes roadster in the spring.
Another great product in the offing Steve 
I'm sure the XK owners will be lining up as they did with the XK8 version for this great piece of kit.
For any of those wondering.......
Steve has had many many compliments on his kits, very thorough and complete with extremely detailed instructions.
Good luck Steve
I'm sure the XK owners will be lining up as they did with the XK8 version for this great piece of kit.
For any of those wondering.......
Steve has had many many compliments on his kits, very thorough and complete with extremely detailed instructions.
Good luck Steve
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Yes, pretty soon. It is the next product I will investigate. I do need to complete testing with the remote top Beta customers and get through the initial production demand on the remote top first.
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Also, if you have it done by a shop, if they need any support, I am happy to provide it directly to them.
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XK Remote Convertible Top
Congratulations. I've been following this invention since 4/2013. Contact me as soon as its ready.Can't wait to install it on my XK. This accessory is gonna make for an awesome 2014 summer.
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Right-Hand Drive (UK) Beta Testers needed for remote top kit
I am in need of two Beta tester volunteers: one with a '06-'09 model XK convertible and one with a '10-'14 model convertible Right Hand Drive vehicle.
Although the final product will not take special skills to install, I would prefer a Beta tester with a slightly technical orientation.
I will offer you a HUGE discount on the kit and free upgrades in exchange for a little of your time.
Please send me a Private mail or contact me on my website contact page Contact Us - TheJagWrangler if interested.
Thanks!
-Steve
Although the final product will not take special skills to install, I would prefer a Beta tester with a slightly technical orientation.
I will offer you a HUGE discount on the kit and free upgrades in exchange for a little of your time.
Please send me a Private mail or contact me on my website contact page Contact Us - TheJagWrangler if interested.
Thanks!
-Steve
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Very briefly the major steps are:
-Disconnect the battery
-Remove the rear seats
-Remove the left side emergency roll bar
-Make 9 color-coded connections to the convertible control wiring harness behind the rear seat with very reliable wire taps called Posi-taps (http://www.posi-lock.com/posiplug.html). No soldering is required.
-Plug in two new connectors if adding rear window option.
-The module mounts on top of the fusebox behind the rear seats with industrial-grade Velcro.
-Test and reassemble
I include very detailed instructions so there is no guesswork. All hardware is included. I also provide support as needed to insure success. You will need a small metric ratchet and Torx wrench set.
No special skills are required. A good guideline is if you are comfortable assembling a piece of Ikea furniture and replacing a broken wall light switch in your house you are up to do this job yourself. If not, a shop will probably charge about 2 hours labor.
-Disconnect the battery
-Remove the rear seats
-Remove the left side emergency roll bar
-Make 9 color-coded connections to the convertible control wiring harness behind the rear seat with very reliable wire taps called Posi-taps (http://www.posi-lock.com/posiplug.html). No soldering is required.
-Plug in two new connectors if adding rear window option.
-The module mounts on top of the fusebox behind the rear seats with industrial-grade Velcro.
-Test and reassemble
I include very detailed instructions so there is no guesswork. All hardware is included. I also provide support as needed to insure success. You will need a small metric ratchet and Torx wrench set.
No special skills are required. A good guideline is if you are comfortable assembling a piece of Ikea furniture and replacing a broken wall light switch in your house you are up to do this job yourself. If not, a shop will probably charge about 2 hours labor.
Once removed and the unit is installed......is the roll bar re-installed also?
This might be a critical problem for me. Please clarify, makes me just a bit nervous. Perhaps I am not understanding the process.
Thanks.
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Yes, can you provide more details of the removal process of the roll bar.
Once removed and the unit is installed......is the roll bar re-installed also?
This might be a critical problem for me. Please clarify, makes me just a bit nervous. Perhaps I am not understanding the process.
Thanks.
Once removed and the unit is installed......is the roll bar re-installed also?
This might be a critical problem for me. Please clarify, makes me just a bit nervous. Perhaps I am not understanding the process.
Thanks.
The rollbar should be handled with care, as one would with an airbag. As long as it is not abused or tampered with, it is not a risky procedure at all.
I have attached the rollbar removal and installation excerpt from the preliminary installation manual.